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Govt close to finalizing modality to fund 10,800 MW Karnali-Chisapani Multipurpose Project
The government is moving forward with plans to construct the 10,800 MW Karnali-Chisapani Multipurpose Project (KCMP) under a financing modality that will involve investments from Nepal, India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
May 06, 2025
Nepali migrant workers face an infertility crisis
Nepali migrant workers face an infertility crisis
May 05, 2025
Saurya Airlines begins flight permit renewal; plans to ...
Saurya Airlines begins flight permit renewal; plans to ...
May 04, 2025
Summit without Sherpas? Mountaineering faces crisis as ...
Summit without Sherpas? Mountaineering faces crisis as ...
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POLITICS, Republica Watch
Police suspect GB Rai acquired Vanuatu citizenship
Police suspect GB Rai acquired Vanuatu citizenship
While Lamichhane has been sent to jail, Gitendrababu (GB) Rai, accused in the same case, remains at large. Despite police efforts to arrest Lamichhane, the RSP has criticized the government for failing to pursue Rai's whereabouts.
Apr 07, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Madhesh-centered alliance formed again to secure threshold
Madhesh-centered alliance formed again to secure threshold
Seven Terai-Madhesh-based parties formed a political alliance for the fourth time last Thursday, this time without including the word 'Madhesi' in naming its coalition. The previous three alliances had included the term. The parties said they formed the alliance to protect federalism and the republi...
Apr 07, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Cases of suspicious financial transactions soar 24 percent in one year: NRB
Cases of suspicious financial transactions soar 24 percent i...
Nepal Rastra Bank registered 7,338 cases of suspicious transactions in the fiscal year 2023/24, which was 24 percent more than the cases that the central bank received in the previous fiscal year.
Apr 01, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Beyond Weapons and Morale: Police lapses in Tinkune incident
Beyond Weapons and Morale: Police lapses in Tinkune incident
As the dust seemingly settles after the violent incidents that occurred during the pro-monarchy protest in the Tinkune area of the capital on Friday, where two individuals died and scores were injured, contradictory remarks on what triggered the violence have emerged across social media platforms.&n...
Apr 01, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Police reinforce Kathmandu security with forces from outside Valley after Tinkune violence
Police reinforce Kathmandu security with forces from outside...
Home Ministry replaces entire APF team assigned for the security of former King Gyanendra Shah on Saturday following Tinkune violence.
Mar 29, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Why are pro-monarchy demonstrators taking to the streets in Nepal?
Why are pro-monarchy demonstrators taking to the streets in...
Pro-monarchy forces have been staging small-scale protests across the country for the past few months, with a particular focus on Kathmandu. On Friday, the group organized a rally in the capital as a demonstration of their strength. As the pro-monarchy forces in the country have announced plan...
Mar 28, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Trump administration’s green light signals resumption of MCC projects in Nepal
Trump administration’s green light signals resumption of MCC...
Amid growing speculation about the fate of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) projects in Nepal under the new US administration, the US government has indicated that it will allow the continuation of these projects, despite an ongoing review of foreign assistance.
Mar 23, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
EVs boom fails to curb Nepal’s import of petrol and diesel
EVs boom fails to curb Nepal’s import of petrol and diesel
Nepal’s roads may be filling up with electric vehicles (EVs), but the country’s fuel consumption habits remain stubbornly old-school. Despite a surge in EV imports and government incentives to go electric, petroleum imports — including petrol, diesel, and cooking gas — are no...
Mar 22, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Laying Down a Heavy Burden: 794 women seek justice for conflict-era sexual violence
Laying Down a Heavy Burden: 794 women seek justice for confl...
Nearly 800 women, victims of sexual violence during Nepal's conflict, have officially submitted their complaints to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission after years of waiting. Despite the establishment of the commissions to address such violations, the process has been stalled due to unappointed...
Mar 19, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Tourist season kicks off: Tourism entrepreneurs report improved business compared to previ...
Tourist season kicks off: Tourism entrepreneurs report impro...
Tourism entrepreneurs have reported a noticeable improvement in the tourism sector, which had faced challenges during the last season (September-November). They view the period from March to June as the peak season for foreign tourists visiting Nepal. This time is particularly highlighted for attrac...
Mar 16, 2025